Domestic Remittances Statistics in Ecuador (2026)
21.6% of adults in Ecuador sent or received domestic remittances in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 29.1% in 2021 to 21.6% in 2024 (−7.5 percentage points). Ecuador ranks #16 of 19 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #95 of 109 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 21.6% (2024)
- Domestic Remittances in Ecuador as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −7.5 pp (2024)
- Down from 29.1% in 2021 to 21.6% in 2024 (−7.5 percentage points).
- Peak value (2021)
- 29.1% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 21.6%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #16 of 19 (2024)
- Ecuador ranks 16 of 19 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #95 of 109 (2024)
- Ecuador ranks 95 of 109 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 31.6% (2024)
- Ecuador (21.6%) is below the average of 31.6% across the 19 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Sent or received domestic remittances: using an account (% age 15+) (2024)
- 14.9% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Ecuador (2024)
- 77.2% (2024)
- 77.2% of the population in Ecuador used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 18.1 million (2024)
- Ecuador had a population of 18.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.6% | −7.5 pp |
| 2021 | 29.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Ecuador sent or received domestic remittances?
21.6% of adults in Ecuador sent or received domestic remittances in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the domestic remittances data for Ecuador?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Ecuador.
Where does the domestic remittances data for Ecuador come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fh1.fh2). The latest observation for Ecuador is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has domestic remittances in Ecuador changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a decline from 29.1% in 2021 to 21.6% in 2024.
How does Ecuador compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Ecuador ranks 16 of 19 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 21.6% versus a regional average of 31.6% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fh1.fh2, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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